Tempyō
[ tem-pyaw ]
/ ˈtɛmˈpyɔ /
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adjective
of or relating to the period of Japanese art history, a.d. 725–794, characterized by the flowering of Buddhist architecture and statuary: combined T'ang Chinese influences and emerging native traits.
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Origin of Tempyō
<Japanese, imperial era name <Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese tiān píng heaven is peaceful
Words nearby Tempyō
tempting, temptress, tempura, tempus edax rerum, tempus fugit, Tempyō, Temuco, ten, tenable, tenace, tenacious
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